Innovation Detail

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for fever
Disease symptoms: High body temperature, weakness
Ingredients: 10 g leaves of Papaya (Carica papaya L.).
Preparation: Crush the leaves and add water to prepare a mixture.
Dosage/Application: Consume 5 ml of mixture once daily for 2 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.



Suggested Reading(s):

Gadhwal, A. K., Ankit, B. S., Chahar, C., Tantia, P., Sirohi, P., & Agrawal, R. P. (2016). Effect of Carica papaya Leaf Extract Capsule on Platelet Count in Patients of Dengue Fever with Thrombocytopenia. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 64(6), 22-26.